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Purchasing Agent generating revenue by managing supplier relationships and achieving profit goals for Sourcewell’s Installation Support Program. Responsible for monitoring project timelines and client engagements.
Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier/client interactions to ensure that profit and margin goals for this solution are met
- Develop and execute on plans to drive growth in this solution and ensure that profit and margin goals are met
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Supplier Development Executives for assigned categories
- Build a high-quality, trusted relationship with suppliers
- Identify and resolve supplier and client issues to strengthen relationships
- Manage relationships with installations and execute and monitor purchase order requests
- Support the invoicing, payment, and order documentation processes
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts for this solution
- Occasionally represents the Installation Support team at assigned internal meetings
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in related field AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience in sales, supply chain management, procurement, account management, or other directly related experience OR A combination of related post-secondary and/or professional education and demonstrated relevant work experience equivalent to a total of four (4) years
- Public speaking or sales presentation experience
- Business process and operational knowledge of sales, customer service, supply chain, and procurement
- Bachelor’s degree in related field AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience in sales, supply chain management, procurement, account management, or other directly related experience OR A combination of related post-secondary and/or professional education and demonstrated relevant work experience equivalent to a total of eight (8) years
- Two (2) years of public speaking or sales presentation experience
- Two (2) years of sales experience
Benefits:
- Paid volunteer time
- Professional development opportunities
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